I made a lifestyle shift recently. I grew up the son of a scoutmaster and much of my childhood was spent outdoors on camping, hiking, and canoe trips. I used to spend much of my free time shooting my bow, hunting for rabbits, or practicing tracking and identifying animals and birds. Fast forward a few years into my teens, these wholesome activities were replaced by video games, chasing girls, etc. After highschool when off to college I still occupied much of my time with this nonsense. Well after living in a city for 5 years my life came back in full swing to these activities of my childhood. I found that I spent most of my time hiking and trail riding and less of my time immersed in my urban surroundings. I yearned for open space and less faces. So I moved to the mountains, I sold my electronics and dvds and replaced them with the means to carry on my outdoor hobbies that I loved so much as a child. Archery supplies replaced x-boxes. Bussekin replaced dvds. Its been great being out in the wilderness again, I'm getting back in touch with nature and focusing on what is important, lessening the electronic distractions and replacing them with the basics essentials of life.
/end rant.
J